Every year, I make an afghan using granny squares and ripples (my grandmother’s two favorite afghans), and my mom & I sell raffle tickets to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research.

This year, I’m designing as I’m stitching, and I’m inviting everyone to join in! I have plans for at least 8 squares - some worked flat, and some in the round - and most will be granny or ripple related.

I have to admit, this square is probably my favorite of the bunch - it starts with a mini ripple, worked entirely in back loops only (for some great texture for that afghan!) and then bordered in a granny square, combining both of my grandmother’s love into one square.

While we’re stitching, all of the squares will be free. After we’re done, all the patterns will be available for sale, with 100% of the sales going towards Alzheimer’s Research.

Only a few squares are left, but all the squares are fast to stitch up, and we’ll be working on our blankets for another month at least, so there’s plenty of time to still join. Won’t you please join us?